Shape

SHAPE

• An area that stands out form its surroundings because of a defined or implied boundary or because of differences of value, color, or texture.2
• A visually perceived area created either by an enclosing line or by color and value changes defining the outer edges.3
• The specific surface configuration of a plane, figure, or object.1

1. Basic Visual Concepts and Principles, Allschlaeger and Busic-Snyder, 1st ed.
2. Art Fundamentals: Theory and Practice, Ocvirk, et al. 11th ed.
3. Design Basics, Lauer and Pentak, 7th ed.

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